Buyer

This position is responsible for performing raw materials inventory management planning as part of the procurement team.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining optimal raw material inventory levels using MRP and lean inventory management tools

• Placement, management, and entry of purchase orders, as well as communicating purchase order status with suppliers

• Performing root cause analysis on delivery failures

• Coordinating inventory transfers between facilities and customer expedite requests

• Participate in continuous improvement activities to accomplish plant business goals and objectives in terms of safety, quality, customer service, and cost and staff development

• Collaborate with teams such as Customer Experience and Response, Operations Planning, Finance, Engineering, IT, Research, Development and Innovation, Logistics and other manufacturing facilities

• Lead defined, medium-sized projects

• Requires ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, offer solutions, and implement improvements to achieve the desired results; Analyze and report inventory levels to plan, recommend and implement corrective action

• Develop and implement effective processes for new product offerings/enhancements and ramp-up/ramp-down plans for product changes

• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits, and maintain a respectful work environment